Assistant Head of Girls Boarding - Interim

Canberra Grammar School · Red Hill, ACT

Employment

Full time, Contract

Subject

General Teaching

Sector

Independent

Teaching level

Secondary

Closing date

5 December 2026

29 days remaining

Posted 5 Nov 2026

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About Canberra Grammar School

School type

Co-educational

Year range

K-12

School staff (FTE)

330.7

176.1 teaching · 154.6 non-teaching

Students per teacher

12:1

teaching FTE basis

Total enrolments

2,116

Indigenous students

1%

Language other than English

19%

Girls vs boys

904 girls · 1,212 boys

43%
57%

Socio-educational background

Well above the Australian average

More disadvantage Average More advantage

Source: ACARA My School data

Role description

  • We are seeking an Interim Assistant Head of Girls Boarding 
  • Contribute to building a home away from home environment 
  • 1-year contract position available with future career opportunities 

About the Role

The Assistant Head of Girls Boarding works closely on day-to-day student management and pastoral matters as well as on the development of the School's boarding culture and facilities. The Assistant Head of Girls Boarding will have supportive responsibility for all aspects of the School's boarding provision, including the pastoral care, academic progress and co-curricular activity of boarders, leadership of boarding house staff, the daily conduct of the boarding house, weekend and evening activities, parental liaison, and boarder recruitment in conjunction with the Head of Girls Boarding.

The Assistant Head of Girls Boarding will be caring, experienced and ambitious to make a difference. As a full time, resident, it is important that they are involved actively in the life of the boarders, the House and the School as much as is possible

About You

You will exhibit warmth, care and compassion. Modelling appropriate, strong relational skills, with a high level of emotional intelligence and skills in relationship building 

  • A relevant tertiary degree or qualification, and a TQI registration
  • Experience in the care of students or young people in a residential environment.
  • Willingness and experience to foster a caring, nurturing and respectful environment that creates a sense of a home away from home for all students living in boarding
  • Demonstrated understanding in handling sensitive and …

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